Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers (Image via Imagn) The Los Angeles Dodgers are being widely viewed as the most serious destination for free agent infielder Bo Bichette. Around the league, few teams appear willing or able to meet his reported $240-300 million asking range. As a result, Los Angeles has separated itself as the only club clearly positioned to make a deal work.The plan, as currently discussed, would involve moving Bo Bichette to second base. That alignment keeps Mookie Betts flexible while addressing a position that quietly became a problem for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season. The fit is more about lineup balance than star power, even though the name value is undeniable.
What the Contract Could Look Like
The expected framework is an eight-year deal worth between $240 million and $300 million. Annual value would likely land in the $25-30 million range, with a front-loaded structure and a player opt-out after the fourth season. This allows Los Angeles to limit long-term risk while still making a strong commitment.For Toronto, the situation resolves cleanly through free agency. There are no trade discussions involved. The Toronto Blue Jays avoid the risk of a rejected qualifying offer and would receive compensatory draft picks. Los Angeles, already projected near a $288 million payroll for 2026, can absorb the contract without changing its overall approach, similar to how it handled the Shohei Ohtani deal.
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers Are Interested in Bo Bichette
Second base production was a clear weakness last season. Los Angeles Dodgers hitters at the position combined for a .649 OPS, ranking near the bottom of the league. Bichette’s career .294 batting average offers steady contact from the right side and helps balance a lineup built around Freddie Freeman and Ohtani.From Bo Bichette’s side, the move shifts him away from a roster entering a transition phase and into a team built to contend every year. Toronto gains payroll flexibility and can redirect resources toward younger players, while also moving on from a defender whose glove has graded below average in recent seasons.
Performance Snapshot
SeasonAVG/OBP/SLGHitsHRRBIWARDef (UZR/150) 2025 .225/.279/.342 78 4 31 0.2 -5.2 2024 .225/.279/.342 137 4 41 0.5 -4.1 Career .294/.341/.476 812 74 354 15.8 -3.5 avgBichette is 27 years old, born March 5, 1998. He is a two-time American League hits leader and a Silver Slugger winner, even as injuries and defensive decline have complicated his recent seasons.
Who Benefits Most
Los Angeles adds a reliable bat at a position of need and keeps its competitive window wide open through the end of the decade. The risks are real, health, defense, and blocked prospects like Freeland, but manageable given the roster depth.Also read: MLB Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Dodgers emerge as lone Big-Money Suitor for $300 million AL hits leader prior free agencyBichette secures a long-term deal and consistent postseason exposure. Toronto gains flexibility and future assets. If completed, the move reinforces how the Dodgers continue to separate themselves financially and competitively from the rest of the league.